Inspiration of the Day #57

"Sometimes if you want to succeed, you have to do what they tell you."- Cassie Munroe (RV) Fun story about this movie. I have actually had a copy of it for many years. It came in a pack with a movie that I wanted and the pack was cheaper than buying the movie on its …

Inspiration of the Day #56

"If there is something wrong, those who have the ability to take action have the responsibility to take action."- Benjamin Franklin Gates (National Treasure) Before I say anything, I feel an obligation to state for the record that I do not encourage or endorse grand theft or criminal activities of any kind. I understand that …

Inspiration of the Day #55

"Learn the form, but seek the formless. Hear the soundless. Learn it all, then forget it all. Learn the way, then find your own way."- The Silent Monk (The Forbidden Kingdom) I have to admit that this is one of my favorite Jackie Chan movies. The Forbidden Kingdom was not what I was expecting when …

Inspiration of the Day #54

"That's the beauty of argument. If you argue correctly, you're never wrong."- Nick Naylor (Thank You for Smoking) Thank You for Smoking is another movie with not much action or adventure. One of my favorite types of movies is those that reinforce the importance of intelligence and great communication skills. This movie is essentially about …

Inspiration of the Day #53

"What makes a legend? Is it what someone did while they were alive? Or how they're remembered after they're gone?"- Jake Fischer (The Guardian) I absolutely love the movie The Guardian for so many reasons. I am a pretty big fan of Kevin Costner and the rest of the cast was quite impressive. This movie …

Inspiration of the Day #53

"From the moment we enter this life we are in the flow of it. We measure it and we mark it, but we cannot defy it. We cannot even speed it up or slow it down."- Eisenheim (The Illusionist) This is another one of those movies that you might not get right away or might …

Inspiration of the Day #51

"The best way to find out is to get her out on the ocean Kitty. If anything is going to happen it's going to happen out there."- Captain Ron (Captain Ron) I know that it may not seem like the type of movie to be considered motivational or inspirational but for anyone with a spirit …

Inspiration of the Day #50

"Don't be a man. Be human."- Iris (Good Advice) Good Advice never used to be the kind of movie that would typically be my idea to watch. It was a movie that I watched, reluctantly, based on the recommendation of my parents. They told me it was a funny movie with a cast that I …

Inspiration of the Day #49

"If you know that you came through when people are counting on you, you'll be able to face anything."- Dick Best (Midway) This is another movie that is not for the faint of heart. Another movie that is based on true events that are not widely understood. Midway, and the included engagements between American and …

Inspiration of the Day #48

"There's a moment of orderly silence before a football play begins. Players are in position, linemen are frozen, and anything is possible. Then, like a traffic accident. stuff begins to randomly collide."- Leigh Anne Tuohy (The Blind Side) I know that there is a lot of debate on the factual accuracy of the story, but …